Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW i4 M50
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General Info
The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €59470. The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €47700 on the used car market.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...) is a Sedan, whereas the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) is a Liftback.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | Germany |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €59470 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €47700 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 497 km | 435 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 571 km | 519 km |
| Range (GCC) | 479 km | 409 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 80.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.5 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.06 km/kWh | 5.07 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.2 | 6.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) maxes out at 207 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 207 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 461 kW | 400 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 618 hp | 536 hp |
| Motor Torque | 741 Nm | 795 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.1 s | 3.9 s |
| Top Speed | 262 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...) and BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4720 mm | 4783 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2089 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1849 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1431 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875 mm | 2856 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...) features a larger trunk, but the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...), but the BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) doesn’t have one.
The BMW i4 M50 (2021-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BMW i4 M50 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1929 kg | 2290 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 594 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 977 l | 1290 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 88 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.6 | 5 |
